TMi turkey quiz

President Bush greets May Tuesday in the Rose Garden of the White House.

It’s been an eventful week for the 2007 national Thanksgiving turkey. TMi caught up with the lucky cluck called May to find out what’s happening in that bird brain.

Q: You were plucked from your family farm in Indiana and sent to death row in Washington, D.C. When you got a pardon from President Bush, what were you thinking?

A: I just couldn’t believe they picked me. When I first showed up to the big turkey casting call in Indiana, I really thought I didn’t stand a chance. But I got up there, warbled my best rendition of And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going, and the next thing I know the judges were standing up shouting: “You’re going to Washington!”

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Q: Then you were whisked to Disney World to be in a parade. I know some of your relatives have had trouble with Goofy in the past. Were there any incidents at Disney World?

A: Goofy’s really just a big sweetheart. What happened in the past is in the past, as far I’m concerned. Since we’re both professionals, I would hope we can set aside our differences for the sake of professionalism.

I’m sorry, but I can’t comment on the situation any further without my attorney and management present.

Q: You were traveling with an alternate. Have you heard what happened to your pal from the farm?

A: You know, the competition was really tough, and really, every one of us birds is a winner in my eyes.

Sure, there was a lot on the line, but back at the coop we were like one big flock! Of course, we’ll all be together again when the top 10 turkeys do our multicity tour.

I think I read somewhere that my alternate just signed with Butterball, but you didn’t hear that from me.

Q: When you hear the term “cold turkey,” what do you think?

A: Lindsay Lohan.

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Q: What’s your must-see TV?

A: I love anything on NBC. We turkeys always laugh when we see the logo and everyone calls it the peacock network. I mean, come on, you can color those feathers however you’d like, but we know they used a turkey model. It’s totally the worst-kept secret in the business!

A: Second chances! [Laughs.] Actually, I really love to read. I have, like, all of Dan Brown’s novels. I’m sort of a bookworm.

Q: What’s the last thing you bought online?

A: I actually just bought Hannah Montana tickets. I know you’d never believe it, but I have some eggs back at the nest that love her.

Q: What will you be doing for Christmas?

A: My holiday season is superbooked! I have a holiday album of duets coming out with Celine Dion, and I have a walk-on role in the new Sex and the City movie filming all December. So I’ll be in New York.

I’m also teaming up with Bono’s Red campaign for a charity event to help end avian AIDS. It’s the No. 1 killer of domestic fowl.